Legislators and businesses to host event to raise money for Jefferson County K-9 memorial

Two Jefferson County legislators and several local businesses are hosting an event from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the General Store, 816 Bradley St., to raise funds for a granite bench to memorialize K-9s who have worked for the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department.

Deputies will be on hand to issue free child safety identification cards, give out car seat safety information and show off the countys four K-9s.

There will also be a bounce house, face painting, hot dogs and beverages, according to Anthony J. Doldo, R-Watertown, who is hosting the event at his place of business along with Legislator Jennie M. Adsit, R-Watertown, Equipment Rentals, Party Rentals, Deli Boy, Pepsi, Frank Roberts and A Cozzi & Company monuments, which will create the bench.

Hot dogs and soda will be sold for $2, the bounce house and face painting will be available for a small donation, Mr. Doldo said.

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